YEARLY HIGH
30.8964 BIF
YEARLY LOW
27.1986 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
29.0559 BIF

2016 MKD to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MKD to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 23, valuing the pair at 30.8964. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 24, dropping to 27.1986.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.6979 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 27.5569 to the December average rate of 28.6982, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.14% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 30.8964 was down 0.71% compared to the 2015 peak of 31.1177, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 MKD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 154,482 BIF
2015 Average 141,377 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 135,993 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 18,489.31 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

30.5720
27.2828
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MKD to BIF Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 28.3895, compared to 29.7224 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.3329 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 28.3895
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 29.7224

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 2.7474 BIF (High: 30.8964 / Low: 28.1490). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3313 BIF (High: 30.3992 / Low: 30.0678).

June Spread (Volatile) ±2.7474
September Spread (Stable) ±0.3313

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.6465 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6465

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2016: 29.3157) against the same month in 2015 (average: 28.5250), the exchange rate shifted by +0.7907 (+2.77%).

2016 Avg (June) 29.3157
2015 Avg (June) 28.5250

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 27.7513 27.1986 27.5569
February 28.5069 27.6266 28.1291
March 28.8492 27.7068 28.2221
April 28.7947 28.2479 28.5472
May 29.0461 28.0928 28.5659
June 30.8964 28.1490 29.3157
July 30.1404 29.5669 29.8286
August 30.6705 29.8564 30.2551
September 30.3992 30.0678 30.2979
October 30.4490 29.5243 29.9098
November 30.2564 28.7258 29.3447
December 29.3471 28.1784 28.6982